Land Project Manager

The Infrastructure Planning & Acquisition team is responsible for the acquisition and planning of Data Center real estate needed to build out Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. The types of projects include land acquisition, Build to Suit lease transactions and working on overall region planning.  The Land Project Manager will be the key party responsible for coordination across the Acquisition Manager, Engineering and Design, Legal, Fiber and other key parties to ensure an end-to-end coordinated delivery for data center acquisition. 

We are looking for an individual to help build the infrastructure that powers Microsoft’s online services. We work hard, play hard, and make history.  We also care about people, growth, excellence, and results. 

The AMER Land Project Manager will be based in the United States, report to the Global Land Senior Operations Manager and will be responsible for transactions in the Americas portfolio. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a significant contribution and impact to one of the largest data center portfolios.  You’ll have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to improve and expand our infrastructure in various markets.  

The Land Acquisition Team is responsible for the delivery and pre-positioning of Data Center real estate needed to build out Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. The types of projects include land acquisition and pre-development. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

 Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 1+ year(s) relevant experience

• OR 2+ years equivalent experience. 

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 2+ years Portfolio Management, Real Estate, or Office Management experience

• OR 2+ years equivalent experience. 

• Knowledge of the real estate transaction process. 

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, internet applications. 

• Ability to effectively communicate internal process requirements to various audiences (e.g. internal and external stakeholders) 

• A track record of coordinating high quality projects in an atmosphere where speed, flexibility, innovation and heavy workload are the expected norm.  
• Previous experience as a contract manager.  

Real Estate Portfolio Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $75,100 - $148,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $98,800 - $163,300 per year. 

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 9, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Support Land Acquisitions team in managing transaction deal flow, including ensuring that all relevant data and associated documents are tracked and kept updated. 

• Support real estate transaction processing and administration for fast growing and ever-changing business needs. 

• Assist with site selection process, financial analysis, site due diligence, market data and determination of sites meeting region’s portfolio standards. 

• Assist in implementation of a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. 
• • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key stakeholders and business partners – both internally and externally 
  • Help coordinate an ever-changing variety of internal initiatives and projects. 
  • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and innovation with all business partners. 
  • Closely collaborate with other internal teams such as operations, legal, finance, treasury, tax and risk assessment to help deliver highly successful projects 
  • Coordinate with external partners such as landlords, brokers, developers, design professionals and other consultants. 
  • Embody our Culture and Values